bashfulness
|bash-ful-ness|
B2
/ˈbæʃf(ə)lnəs/
(bashful)
shyness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bashful' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bacheful,' where 'bache' meant 'to be abashed or embarrassed.'
Historical Evolution
'bacheful' transformed into the modern English word 'bashful' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be abashed or embarrassed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shy or reserved.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being shy or reserved in social situations.
Her bashfulness made it difficult for her to speak in front of the class.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35